By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Dr Okai Haruna, the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), has called on the Federal Government to inculcate Comprehensive Life-Skill and Health Education in the school curriculum to boost awareness. Haruna made the call at the graduation ceremony of secondary school students, who participatedContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Thursday assumed office at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Amupitan arrived at about 2:40 p.m. in the company of the Acting Chairman, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu, national commissioners and the secretary to the commission,Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Yashim Mr Leo Wang of Nature Standard, a hitech company, has called on manufacturers of Chinese traditional medicine to uphold and deliver on their commitment to needs of the global community. Leo made the call in Shanghai when he led participants of the seminar on High-tech Industry andContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Kado Dr Abraham Isah, Programme Officer of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB), Nigeria, has urged Northern governors to adopt the planting of Tela maize seeds to enhance food security. Isah, who also serves as the Public Relations Officer of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria,Continue Reading
By Maureen Okon Nigeria has secured a seat at the Total Official Support for Sustainable Development Goals (TOSSD) as a major player, says Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC). Yakub made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) whileContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging credible and transparent elections. Tinubu administered the oath of office during an expanded National Economic Council meeting at the State House Council Chambers, Abuja. Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe The Lagos State Government has commended the organisers of Eko Fiesta for creating a platform that will promote culture and empower entrepreneurs across the state. Mr Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, gave the commendation inContinue Reading
By Zakari U. Mijinyawa This opinion challenges recent Western claims that Christians in Nigeria are facing genocide. It argues, based on international law, ICC findings, and human rights research, that Nigeria’s violence arises from terrorism and ideological extremism, not a coordinated plan of religious extermination. The piece urges precision inContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye TAJBank Limited has ranked the biggest in the Non-Interest Banking (NIB) space, topping the sector in total assets and gross earnings value, an investment expert says. Mr Olabode Akeredolu-Ale, an investment expert, said this while presenting a paper on the ‘Roles of Non-Interest Banks In SMEs’ Financing’Continue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa and Joan Odafe Art X Lagos, West Africa’s leading international art fair, will return for its landmark tenth edition, tagged 10X, to celebrate African creativity, cultural exchange, and strengthen the continent’s global artistic voice. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fair willContinue Reading
